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The Colombian Air Force made history while participating in the U.S. Air Force’s premier air-to-air combat training exercise, Red Flag 18-3, July 16 to August 3.
“In the last six years they’ve [the Colombian Air Force] made significant modifications to their aircraft hardware and software that has allowed them to have greater capabilities and to participate with greater interoperability,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Carlos Nivia, U.S. Embassy in Colombia director of operations for U.S. Air Force.
“For a Colombian pilot it’s an honor to be the leader of the tactical portion of U.S. assets,” Figueroa said. “It was a great opportunity.”
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert G. Novotny, 57th Wing commander, and Maj. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, expressed throughout the exercise how the training they received at Red Flag exercises in their careers had aided them in real air-to-air combat war missions and possibly even saved their lives. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/17/2001943384/82/55/0/180711-F-EY492-452.JPG' alt='Colombian Kfirs fighters train with the A-10, F-16' /> <br />
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:51:00 GMTU.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Ruizhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1602029/colombian-air-force-steps-up-participation-in-red-flag-exercise/ReadinessTotal Force Integration: 9th LRS, 940th reservist fuels Bealehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1602065/total-force-integration-9th-lrs-940th-reservist-fuels-beale/
The 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) flight works to ensure the mission at Beale maintains a steady rate.
The 9th LRS POL runs 24-hour operations to ensure the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's inventory of U-2 Dragon Ladies, RQ-4 Global Hawks and T-38 Talons receive fuel needed to execute the mission. In addition, they support the 940th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135s Stratotanker.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/13/2001953655/82/55/0/180809-F-GZ700-0144.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Heather Manzanares, 9th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants operator monitors gauges on the fuel truck at Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 9, 2017. The R-11 refueler operated by POL Airmen has a maximum capacity of 6,000 gallons of fuel and can deliver it at a rate of 600 gallons a minute.' /> <br />
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:46:00 GMTSenior Airman Justin Parsonshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1602065/total-force-integration-9th-lrs-940th-reservist-fuels-beale/Current OperationsLoad crews train for deployment operationshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1602010/load-crews-train-for-deployment-operations/
Imagine mission success laying on the shoulders of the individuals to your right and left. For one team of Airmen, the shortcomings of one can be catastrophic to the task at hand.
These groups of professionals assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group, spanning three fighter squadrons, work in unison to ensure the job is completed efficiently. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/13/2001953570/82/55/0/180809-F-MP604-1058.JPG' alt='U.S. Airmen assigned to the 77th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) weapons standardization hangar at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018.' /> <br />
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:26:00 GMTSenior Airman Christopher Maldonadohttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1602010/load-crews-train-for-deployment-operations/ReadinessBrazil leads Air Component in PANAMAX 2018http://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600156/brazil-leads-air-component-in-panamax-2018/
U.S. service members from the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the 612th Air and Space Operations Center participated in the U.S. Southern Command PANAMAX 2018 exercise July 30 – Aug. 10 alongside members from 12 partner nations.
The Brazilian Air Force Chief of Joint Air Operations Center, Aerospace Operations Command, Maj. Gen. João Campos Ferreira Filho, served as the Combined Forces Air Component Commander for PANAMAX 2018. This is the third year that a member from a partner nation air force has been the CFACC.
The 12 partner nations that participated in the exercise at Davis-Monthan AFB include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama and Peru. Polish Air Force members also joined the exercise here as observers. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001953110/82/55/0/180807-F-EY492-098.JPG' alt='PANAMAX 2018' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:10:00 GMTTech. Sgt. Angela Ruizhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600156/brazil-leads-air-component-in-panamax-2018/Readiness363d ISRW takes innovation from buzzword to realityhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600180/363d-isrw-takes-innovation-from-buzzword-to-reality/
Innovation is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a reality (virtually) at the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing. Over a 10-day period, the wing’s senior leadership and Airmen from the 363d ISRW worked with industry partners in a collaborative workspace right in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The objective was to use virtual reality software to simulate notional adversary scenarios with multiple targets in various stages.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001953108/82/55/0/180806-F-IW100-001.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Lysle, 36th Intelligence Squadron, completes a virtual reality demo at a collaborative workspace in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:08:00 GMTCatherine White http://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600180/363d-isrw-takes-innovation-from-buzzword-to-reality/InnovationEnhancing careers one Airman at a timehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600135/enhancing-careers-one-airman-at-a-time/
The 20th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisors serve the local populace as well as Team Shaw’s geographically separated unit personnel in 29 states and five countries.
Fostering the force development for more than one thousand Airmen is no easy task, but it is accomplished every day by two Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001953090/82/55/0/180803-F-SM956-1009.JPG' alt='Career assistance advisors (CAA) provide service members with professional development and personalized counseling, and have developed a Commissioning Mentorship Panel allowing enlisted Airmen the opportunity to speak with officers who were once enlisted.' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 17:56:00 GMTSenior Airman Ashley Maldonadohttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600135/enhancing-careers-one-airman-at-a-time/WingmanFormer ACC A3 takes command of the Air Force’s Personnel Centerhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600537/former-acc-a3-takes-command-of-the-air-forces-personnel-center/
Members of the Air Force’s Personnel Center gathered here today as Maj. Gen. Brian T. Kelly relinquished command of the headquarters to Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Toth in a change of command ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Gina M. Grosso, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.
Prior to taking command at AFPC, Toth served as the Director of Operations, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001953087/82/55/0/180810-F-WN785-1001.JPG' alt='AFPC change of command; Toth takes reins of personnel ops' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:53:00 GMTStaff Sgt. Sahara L. Faleshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600537/former-acc-a3-takes-command-of-the-air-forces-personnel-center/Current OperationsSTEM bus brings science to life at Mountain Home AFBhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600546/stem-bus-brings-science-to-life-at-mountain-home-afb/
The base Youth Center partnered with the Micron STEM Bus to bring the world of science, technology, engineering and math to base children.
STEM is an area of focus that looks to prepare children for educational opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The STEM Bus provided the Youth Center a new way to bring the knowledge and excitement of those four fields to students.
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<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001952996/82/55/0/180807-F-SZ127-016.JPG' alt='The Youth Center hosted the Micron STEM Bus tour with different stations set up for students to explore different aspects of science, technology, engineering and math.' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:38:00 GMTSenior Airman Malissa Armstronghttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600546/stem-bus-brings-science-to-life-at-mountain-home-afb/FamilyAirman saves civilian from demisehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600555/airman-saves-civilian-from-demise/
“I could see the light in the tunnel when I was on the tracks, but I knew I could move the guy with enough time to go, plus I wasn’t willing to stand back and watch the guy get hit, knowing I didn’t do anything or try.”<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001952917/82/55/0/180810-F-F3321-0001.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Damian Davies, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron facilities system superintendent, saved an elderly man from an oncoming train at Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, April 1, 2018.' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:07:00 GMTStaff Sgt. Areca T. Bellhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600555/airman-saves-civilian-from-demise/WingmanRevitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progresshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1598667/revitalizing-squadrons-air-force-outlines-progress/
The task force conducted an Air Force-wide review, driven by Airmen in the field, to promote best practices and identify improvements. Consisting of Total Force Airmen from diverse backgrounds, they reviewed survey data and gathered inputs from across the Air Force through on-line crowd sourcing and face-to-face discussions with nearly 4,000 individuals, including spouses, from 25 different bases representing all major commands, Reserve and National Guard.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/09/2001952736/82/55/0/180809-F-DMA01-002.PNG' alt='U.S. Air Force Graphic' /> <br />
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:57:00 GMTAir Force Staff Reporthttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1598667/revitalizing-squadrons-air-force-outlines-progress/ReadinessWingmanship saves a lifehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1598616/wingmanship-saves-a-life/
As new recruits in Basic Military Training, Airmen are taught the concept of wingmanship. Everywhere they go, they cannot leave their wingman behind; recruits march together, eat together and even sleep together. Wingmanship is the cornerstone of Air Force core values.<br/>
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:10:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Delaney Gonzaleshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1598616/wingmanship-saves-a-life/WingmanCAP Cadets trained on Cybersecurity by ISR Wing Airmenhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600196/cap-cadets-trained-on-cybersecurity-by-isr-wing-airmen/
Cyber is the frontier of the future, and when it comes to our future, we must think of who will replace us. Who will carry on and create better and faster ways of doing things? The Airmen of the 7th Intelligence Squadron are working to answer that question by reaching out to their local Civil Air Patrol Squadron.
For the second year in a row, CAP cadets were able to meet with Airmen from the 7th IS for a National Cyber Training Camp. More than 70 high school level cadets and nine 7th IS cyber warriors were in attendance. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/09/2001952599/82/55/0/180809-F-BN304-001.JPG' alt='Airmen from the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing have been helping with the Civil Air Patrol&#39;s Cyber Defense Training Academy. For the second year in a row, CAP cadets were able to meet with Airmen from the 7th IS for a National Cyber Training Camp. (U.S.Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Alexnadre Montes)' /> <br />
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:24:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes http://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1600196/cap-cadets-trained-on-cybersecurity-by-isr-wing-airmen/InvestmentRaptors touch down at Spangdahlemhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597604/raptors-touch-down-at-spangdahlem/
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor's from the 325th Fighter Wing,Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., land at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Aug. 8, 2018. The aircraft, Airmen and equipment from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall, will train with other European-based aircraft as part of a Flying Training Deployment. The F-22s will also forward deploy to other locations in Europe to train with NATO allies in order to maximize training opportunities while strengthening the NATO alliance and deterring regional aggression.
As the world’s premiere operational 5th-generation fighter, the Raptor’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and situational awareness combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry make it the best air dominance fighter in the world and perfect for assuring our allies of our capabilities and commitment.
Their presence in the European theater underscores our ability to deter current and potential threats, assure our allies and respond in a timely way should deterrence fail.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/09/2001952382/82/55/0/180808-F-EQ149-0657.JPG' alt='Raptors touch down at Spangdahlem' /> <br />
Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:58:00 GMTSenior Airman Preston Cherryhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597604/raptors-touch-down-at-spangdahlem/Current OperationsThe ART of training the total forcehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597585/the-art-of-training-the-total-force/
In July, the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s ART held a Total Force Integration Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, allowing ART members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect for three days with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and to hone team member’s skills. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/08/2001952292/82/55/0/180717-F-LI951-032.JPG' alt='The three-day conference allowed Airmen Resiliency Team members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and hone their skills to make a greater impact on the Airmen they support.' /> <br />
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:23:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannadyhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597585/the-art-of-training-the-total-force/InnovationAF band member offers resiliency with free guitar lessonshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597074/af-band-member-offers-resiliency-with-free-guitar-lessons/
In line with the Comprehensive Airman Fitness model, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright says resiliency initiatives are a top priority for the Air Force.
“A focus on resiliency ensures Airmen and their families are fully equipped with the necessary tools, support system and mentality to persevere through difficult situations while taking care of the mission, themselves and their families,” Wright said.
For people looking to learn guitar without a huge investment, a Joint Base Langley-Eustis Airman may have an answer teaching free guitar lessons to help promote resiliency. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/08/2001952168/82/55/0/180729-F-RF516-1035.JPG' alt='From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Burks, 1st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment lab technician, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos, U.S. Air Force Heritage Band of America guitarist, learn guitar chords at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 31, 2018.' /> <br />
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:51:00 GMTNicholas J. De La Penahttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1597074/af-band-member-offers-resiliency-with-free-guitar-lessons/WingmanU.S. Air Force F-22s arrive in Europe for Flying Training Deploymenthttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1596548/us-air-force-f-22s-arrive-in-europe-for-flying-training-deployment/
The U.S. Air Force has deployed one squadron of F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, at Tyndall AFB, Fla., to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft as part of a Flying Training Deployment.
The F-22s arrived Aug. 8 and will remain in Europe for several weeks. This training deployment to Europe is funded in part by the European Deterrence Initiative.
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Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:01:00 GMTDoD Newshttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1596548/us-air-force-f-22s-arrive-in-europe-for-flying-training-deployment/Current Operations175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Brings U.S. Airpower to Bagramhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1596545/175th-expeditionary-fighter-squadron-brings-us-airpower-to-bagram/
U.S. Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) deployed to Bagram Airfield in support of combat operations, July 27.
The 175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron replaced the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, out of Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, who delivered decisive airpower for the past three months.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/08/2001951894/82/55/0/180805-Z-QM802-004.JPG' alt='An airman from the 175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, wears the unit patch on his uniform while deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 5, 2018. The 175th EFS are deployed from the 114th Fighter Wing, Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, in support of combat operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eugene Crist)' /> <br />
Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:52:00 GMTCapt. Chelsi Johnsonhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1596545/175th-expeditionary-fighter-squadron-brings-us-airpower-to-bagram/Current OperationsInnovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experiencehttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595414/innovative-1st-rs-training-provides-rq-4-student-pilots-valuable-flying-experie/
Becoming an RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot requires specific training, that is unique to remotely piloted aircraft. This training means new pilots not coming from previous manned platforms often have limited experience in the cockpit of an aircraft. The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is aiming to increase their level of experience with their new, innovative Aviation Fundamentals Training (AFT) program funded through the Squadron Innovation Fund. <br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/06/2001951191/82/55/0/180415-F-ZH169-1010.JPG' alt='Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience' /> <br />
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:30:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Tristan D. Vigliancohttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595414/innovative-1st-rs-training-provides-rq-4-student-pilots-valuable-flying-experie/Innovation20th MDG exercises in combat environmenthttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595377/20th-mdg-exercises-in-combat-environment/
The 20th Medical Group Airmen rush to provide care to simulated patients through their deployed patient care exercise, Aug 2.
The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to safely evacuate simulated wounded patients from a vehicle hit by a simulated improvised explosive device.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/07/2001951385/82/55/0/180802-F-CD693-1125.JPG' alt='U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Group carry simulated patients and equipment during an exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018.' /> <br />
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:25:00 GMTAirman 1st Class Benjamin Ingoldhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595377/20th-mdg-exercises-in-combat-environment/ReadinessOne team, one fight: feature IIhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595387/one-team-one-fight-feature-ii/
With all the training and preparation F-16CM Fighting Falcons and their pilots have to go through, someone has to track the status and data required for a pilot to safely “step” out of the door and onto the flight line.
Aviation resource management Airmen take care of pilots assigned to all three Shaw fighter squadrons.
These Airmen work together as a team in order to get the mission done, which means they usually travel with pilots wherever they go.<br/>
<img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/07/2001951387/82/55/0/180806-F-KH895-1002.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rebecca Crockett, 77th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management journeyman, inputs an F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot’s flying hours into a database at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 6, 2018.' /> <br />
Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:21:00 GMTAirman 1st Class BrieAnna Stillmanhttp://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595387/one-team-one-fight-feature-ii/Wingman